Hopkins County 4-H Clubs Collecting Food Donations As Part Of Souper Bowl of Caring
For over 30 years, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has been inspiring people across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities. This initiative uses the timeframe around one of the nation’s largest sporting events – the NFL Super Bowl – as a tool to feed families throughout the state. Hopkins County 4-H clubs encourage all households to help tackle hunger in Hopkins County by donating one food items for just one NFL...
Cumby ISD Will Remain Closed Rest Of Week Due Staffing Shortages In Essential Areas Due To Illness
Cumby ISD will remain closed the rest of the week due to continued staffing shortages in essential areas due to COVID and illnesses. Currently, classes are scheduled to resume at the usual time on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. All extracurricular activities except varsity games have been canceled. Varsity will be played because they are district games and must be made up. The Wednesday and Friday games will be away. Saturday’s varsity...
Chamber Connection – Jan. 19: Lunch & Learn, Sip & Shop, Business Before Hours Coming Up
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney It’s not too late to sign up for the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn next week. April Bliss, founder of Bliss Digital Innovations, will present the Chamber’s quarterly Lunch and Learn, providing small businesses with useful, timely information about digital advertising options that fit your small business. The seminar will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,...
Making Mindfulness a Priority in 2022
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] At the start of a new year, many people re-examine their lives and make resolutions intended to improve health and wellness. Basics such as eating right, exercising and getting adequate sleep are often included. Those are important, but are often not achieved. Most people know the basics of maintaining their...
4 Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests Can Be Ordered Online
Several local residents have reported difficulties finding free COVID tests or scheduling free COVID tests. In the US, residents can now order online four tests to be shipped free at the end of January to residential addresses through the post office for those who request them. One type of COVID-19 test kit that can purchased This is not for individuals who immediately need COVID-19 tests, but those who wish to order them online to...
How, When To Protect Water Pipes From Cold Weather Damages
Homeowners in Hopkins County should give special attention to exposed water pipes during the winter months. Freezing pipes are a problem in warmer climates where they often run through uninsulated or under-insulated attics or crawl spaces. Although we only have a few cold snaps per season, it’s still necessary to protect exposed water pipes. Leaving pipes unprotected can cause them to burst, which can result in a tremendous amount of...
Community Health Day Postponed Due To Increase In COVID Cases
Due to an increase in community COVID cases, the Community Health Day planned Jan. 22 in Pacific Park has temporarily been postponed. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Spring and Columbia Lodge # 81 plan to reschedule the event for a later date at the HW Grays Building at Pacific Park. “We apologize for any inconvenience, but want everyone to stay safe!” stated Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development for...
Winnsboro Man Accused Of Stabbing A Man In The Hand With A Steak Knife
A search for a Winnsboro man accused of stabbing a man in the hand with a steak knife concluded a few hours later, when the suspect returned to the residence where the altercation reportedly took place, according to arrest reports. Christopher Evin Pyron Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office communications operators around 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, dispatched deputies to a County Road 2403 residence, where an active disturbance had...
James Hinton Paden
James Hinton Paden Memorial services for James Hinton Paden, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022. at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Shawn Paden officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., prior to service time. James passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Sulphur Springs. James was born on September 8, 1936, in Charleston, Texas, the son of...
Don Everett Foster
Don Everett Foster Graveside services for Don Everett Foster, age 85, of Azle, Texas, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Restlawn Memorial Park with Bro. Bill Gay officiating. Pallbearers will be Kevin Rowell, Chad Rowell, Cody Stafford, Joe Wellborn, James Randolph, and Craig Towery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to service time, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Don passed away on Wednesday,...
